Thalya Enfield
nurture
Anaheim, CA USA
"Listen to your gut and stop asking others what you should do…shape the life you’re going to live out."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Communications
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree
American Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Certification
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
At a very young age, I knew I wanted to be within the medical field. I never thought I was smart enough or good enough but I was infatuated with all things health.
2.
I studied communications with an emphasis in public relations and American studies at CSUF. I took two years off and went back to study and receive my certification as an integrative nutritionist.
3.
It wasn’t until after college that I decided to pursue my passion. When the state of my health declined to a troubling degree, I sought out an integrative practitioner who treated me.
4.
I had to listen to my body and nurture it. Making these important lifestyle changes to improve my health and seeing my dedication to it inspired me to help others to do the same.
5.
I had two options: work for someone else or start my own company. I took the leap, listened to my gut that was saying, “Be your own boss”, and created nurture.
6.
With everything I’ve been able to complete in just a year, I’m hungry for more. In January 2020, I will be starting medical school. I want to become a naturopathic doctor.
7.
I’m going to medical school because I want to have my own clinic where patients can come and talk to doctors for as long as they want and actually figure out the root cause of their issues.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You have no clue what you're doing. What you're doing isn't medicine.
How I responded:
I talk to myself a lot. I have to ask myself questions surrounding the situation that account for every perspective I can think of. Reminding myself to not take things personally is my approach. Let the noise ricochet off of your body rather than letting your body absorb it. Don’t even let it go through one ear and out the other. With that being said, it’s important to distinguish the times that you need to stand up for yourself. When you do, approach it with grace.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
The biggest hurdle has been my lifestyle change as a result of health issues. I definitely don’t act like many other 25 year olds. Peer pressure is everywhere; I’m tempted all the time. I remind myself that there are things that need to get done.